Metis elder, community healeramong the latest appointees to the Order of Ontario- the province's highest honour, presented to exceptional citizens

Ernest Matton (Little Brown Bear), Minesing - community capacity builder and spiritual ambassadorHe is a well-respected Métis Elder who blends Aboriginal teachings with Western information to provide holistic healing/therapy approaches for Indigenous and non-Indigenous community members and professional disciplines.

Addiction: Healing through the Seven Grandfather TeachingsErnest W. MattonThe Seven Grandfather Teachings are based on living a life of integrity and respect which can enhance the spirituality component of any 12 step program. Participants will learn how one can apply the Teachings as a means to heal addiction and to guide an individual along the path of recovery

- - -Ernest W. Matton (Athehsa Niohkwá:rita:a) (Little Brown Bear) is a Métis helper and guide who inspires living in today’s hectic world, bridging culture and professional disciplines to assist people in finding what works With his years of experience in the field, Little Brown Bear makes wellness practices and spirituality simple. Drawing from his academic background, vast work and personal life experiences, he focuses on what works to bring balance and inspiration to everyday life. He is a member in good standing with the (CACCF) Canadian Addiction Counselors Certification Federation and (OACCPP) Ontario Association of Consultants, Counselors, Psychometrists and Psychotherapists, T. I. R. facilitator, E.F.T Practitioner and Certified Gladue Writer. He is a seminar speaker and group facilitator in the areas of Trauma/Addictions/Mental Health, grief, suicide, conflict resolution, mediation, anger release, and Building Healthy Relationships. His philosophy is but a simple one: "People don't care how much you know, they want to know how much you care."